Director of Nursing

Galveston College

• $85K — $100K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in nursing with focus on practice, education, or administration.
  • Current, valid Registered Nurse license in Texas; meets state board standards.
  • 8+ years nursing experience with direct patient care.
  • 5+ years teaching in an associate degree nursing program or equivalent experience.
  • At least 1 year of nurse administration experience in clinical or educational roles.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the nursing program to ensure high-quality education.
  • Develop curriculum that meets accreditation standards and nursing competencies.
  • Supervise faculty and staff in the nursing department.
  • Establish partnerships with healthcare facilities for student placement.
  • Monitor student performance and implement intervention strategies as needed.

Benefits

  • Retirement plan and health insurance.
  • Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays.
  • Educational benefits for children of nursing faculty and staff.
Full Job Description
*POSITION: Director of Nursing

*POSITION AVAILABLE: 9/22/2026

*JOB SUMMARY:

(See the full job description at: Director of Nursing Job Description)

*QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A master's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university includes coursework in nursing practice, education, or administration.
  • Must have a current, unencumbered, valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas and meet the Texas Board of Nursing approval standards for program director.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in the field of nursing experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in a health care setting.
  • A minimum of five years of experience teaching nursing in an associate degree nusing nursing program or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a nurse administrator performing the manager role responsibilities consistent with a qualified administrator role in a clinical or educational setting.

*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience working with a community college nursing program.
  • Experience with the Texas Board of Nursing and Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing accreditation processes.
  • Terminal degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, or Education

(See the full job description and qualifications at: Director of Nursing Job Description)

Additional Benefit: Children of Professional Nursing Program Faculty and Staff

SALARY:

Galveston College offers full-time employees an array of benefits, including a retirement plan, health insurance, paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays. The College offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with education and experience.

*APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINE:

Applicants are required to complete a Galveston College Application for employment and include a cover letter addressing qualifications, a resume or vita, college transcripts, and copies of any applicable special certificates or licenses. Screening of applicants will begin on or about 9/22/2026 and continue until the position is filled. All applications and required attachments must be submitted electronically. To apply go to https://www.gc.edu/human-resources/open-positions/ and follow the appropriate links to the open position and the online application.

INQUIRIES SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO:

Galveston College
Human Resources
4015 Avenue Q
Galveston, TX 77550


E-mail: [email protected]

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